Absol
Dragon · 1/97 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Zestaw
DragonNumer
1/97
Rzadkość
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
108
Last Updated
Mar 9, 2026
About Absol
Absol is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from Dragon, numbered 1/97 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. As a premium-valued card, Absol is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Absol Price Analysis
The current market price for Absol from Dragon is $274.37 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $274.37 to a high of $274.37. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $1,050 — approximately 3.8x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $169.99. The card has seen a -20.9% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 108 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Absol
Professional grading is available for Absol and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 6, BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 1, PSA 10, PSA 2. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY PLAYED. At this value, professional grading is strongly recommended. A high grade can significantly increase the card's market value and provides authentication and protection.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $58.41 | $51.48 | $51.48 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $274.37 | $274.37 | $274.37 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $22.33 | $22.33 | $22.33 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $97.71 | $88.88 | $88.88 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $33.95 | $33.95 | $33.95 | 0 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $29.95 | $29.95 | $29.95 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 6 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $130.26 | $130.26 | $130.26 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 6 | $22.13 | $22.13 | $22.13 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $169.99 | $169.99 | $169.99 | 22 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $65.90 | $65.90 | $65.90 | 1 |
Is Absol a Good Investment?
Holographic rares like Absol are among the most collected card types. They balance accessibility with genuine collectible appeal. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
